Dodge 2010 Journey Automobile User Manual


 
and to the right (+) an upshift. The gear position will
display in the instrument cluster on the transmission
range indicator.
NOTE: In AutoStick mode, the transmission will only
shift up or down when the driver moves the shift lever to
the right (+) or left (-). AutoStickis deactivated when the
shift lever is moved out of the AutoStick(+/-) position.
General Information
You can launch the vehicle from a stop in any gear
except top gear. The system will ignore attempts to
upshift into top gear at too low of a vehicle speed.
(sixth for six-speed, fourth for four-speed).
If a ratio other than first is selected, and the vehicle is
brought to a stop, the transmission control logic will
automatically select the first gear ratio.
Starting out in second gear is helpful in snow or icy
conditions.
Avoid using speed control when AutoStick is en-
gaged.
The transmission will automatically shift up when
maximum engine speed is reached while AutoStickis
engaged.
Transmission shifting will be more noticeable when
AutoStick is engaged.
If a low range is selected and the engine accelerates to
the rev limit, the transmission will automatically select
the next higher ratio.
If a downshift would cause the engine to over-speed,
that shift will not occur until it is safe for the engine.
Mostly the transmission will stay in the manually
selected ratio, however:
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